International and EU affairs

The EU-related activities and international cooperation conducted by the Ministry of Justice aim to maintain an open, active and safe society where people can be confident that their rights are being respected. The effective protection of these rights calls for international cooperation. The ever increasing amount of cross-border activities of individuals and businesses results in a growing need for commonly agreed rules that can be applied in the development of concrete solutions to cross-border issues. Promotion of democracy and human rights, support for a stable rule of law, fight against international crime and terrorism, and anti-corruption activities are the cornerstones of the international activities of the Ministry of Justice